What is Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement is a surgical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons to replace the knee joint with an artificial knee implant. This procedure is also known as knee arthroplasty. Knee replacement surgery is major yet highly successful surgery. This surgery can improve knee function and relieve long-term knee pain associated with advanced arthritis of the joint.
Why Would I Need a Knee Replacement?
- Osteoarthritis- The most common reason why people require knee replacement surgery
- Rheumatoid arthritis- This type of arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system starts attacking and destroying the lining of the knee.
- Deformities- People with “knock-knees” or bowed legs might need this surgery to restore the normal position of the knee.
- Knee injuries- Sometimes, severe injuries to the knee such as a broken bone or torn ligaments around the knee can result in arthritis that causes severe pain and limits movement of the affected joint.
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Types of Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement- This is the most commonly performed knee replacement. Total knee replacement, also known as TKR, involves replacing all 3 compartments of the knee joint.
- Partial Knee Replacement- A partial knee replacement is also known as a unicompartmental knee replacement and can be performed if the damage to the knee is limited to a single compartment of the knee joint. This surgery can be performed using a less invasive procedure in which the artificial knee implant can be inserted through a relatively smaller incision (around 3 to 4 inches) without cutting open the whole knee joint. Because of the less-invasive nature of a partial knee replacement, rehabilitation, physiotherapy and return to normal activities are much faster than after a total knee replacement.
- Revision or Complex knee replacement- A person might require a revision knee surgery if he or she has very severe arthritis or if has already undergone a knee replacement surgery in the past.
- Less Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery- This type of knee replacement surgery involves replacing the knee joint without cutting through the quadriceps tendon or interrupting the kneecap. This surgery is a relatively new approach to knee replacement and is performed using specialized orthopedic surgery tools through small incisions. Patients who undergo less invasive knee surgery have a shorter hospital stay, faster rehabilitation, less postoperative pain, and a greater range of motion.
Types of Knee Replacement Implants
An artificial knee joint implant is usually composed of metal (such as cobalt chrome or titanium) and plastic (polyethylene) components. The different types of knee implants are categorized by the materials that rub against each other when flexing the knee-
- Metal on plastic
- Metal on metal
- Ceramic on plastic
- Ceramic on ceramic
With the advances in ortho surgery and treatments, patients have several different options for knee joint implants. Our exceedingly skilled knee surgeon in will select the implant during your preoperative visits. The type of knee implant used for your replacement surgery will depend on various factors, such as your age, weight, activity level, and severity of arthritis (if present).
You must discuss your options with your surgeon and ask them any questions that you may have.
What makes “Ortho Doctors” stand out?
There are plenty of reasons why Ortho Doctors are a great choice for having your knee replacement in. Perhaps the biggest reason of all is our specialist surgeons and medical staff. Our orthopedic surgeons are a key factor in patient satisfaction. Our specialist knee surgeons come with several years of experience and specialize in modern orthopedic procedures.
When you connect with us for your orthopedic treatment or knee surgery in, you will be connected with a friendly patient advisor with the responsibility for the treatment procedure easy and stress-free for you. It means you will receive personalized care that is carefully tailored to meet your needs.
- Flexible and fast appointments (mostly same day)
- Our all-encompassing approach to patient care
- Your patient advisor will assist you from your first consultation to surgery and post-operative consultations.
- Our knee surgeons in are the best for knee conditions and knee replacement surgery.
- Associated with top hospitals across the country.
- We are present in several cities, with convenient locations and fully-equipped clinics.
- We only use state-of-the-art technologies and techniques for ortho surgeries.
- Interest-free finance options.
Why choose less invasive knee replacement?
The advantages of undergoing less invasive knee replacement surgery are
- Quicker recovery and rehabilitation
- Decreased soft tissue trauma
- Less bleeding and postoperative pain
- Faster return to regular knee function.
- Greater range of motion compared to conventional replacement surgery.
- A shorter length of stay in the hospital (about 2 to 3 days, compared to an average of 7 to 10 days with a traditional knee replacement).
- Reduced risk of pulmonary embolism and DVT (deep vein thrombosis) due to early mobilization.
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Each patient is different and may experience knee pain for different reasons. It is important to talk to your orthopedic doctor about the reason behind chronic knee pain so that he or she can choose the treatment options available to you. It is common for patients to try medication, therapy, and other non-surgical treatments to treat knee pain before going for surgery. If you have not experienced adequate relief with conservative treatment options, you may be a candidate for knee replacement, which can most likely provide relief from knee pain.
